EVERETT, William John
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Known as:
Bill
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Cardiff City Police
Regiment/Corps:
Welch Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
14241614
P.O.W. number:
7371
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Tuesday, November 8, 1921
Died :
Tuesday, January 14, 1997
Age:
75
Private William Everett, No.3 Commando, was reported missing on 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later confirmed a prisoner of war.
William John Everett joined Cardiff City Police on 31 March 1941. Constable Everett received a commendation in 1941 for "brave conduct in civil defence". The following year he volunteered for commando service and in July 1942 joined the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) at Achnacarry. Private Everett was attached to No.3 Commando after completing his training. Re-joined Cardiff City Police on 25 October 1945. Member of the Commando Association.
Sources
London Gazette 35285, page 5584.
Report in the Western Mail 27 September 1941, p3.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
Police Service: John Reville, Cardiff N.A.R.P.O. and Tony Moore FRHistS. and Police Historian.
See Linked Content below 'Sam Hooper and Bill Everett'.
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